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C-160 Transall vs C-27J Spartan

C-160 Transall vs C-27J Spartan at a glance — top speed 513 vs 602 km/h, range 1,853 vs 1,759 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 32,500 kg, built 214 vs 117 units.

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Specifications
C-160 Transall C-27J Spartan
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall Leonardo
First flight 25 February 1963 24 September 1999
Year introduced 1967 2006
Number produced 214 units 117 units
Average unit price $12 million $31.7 million
Wing area 160.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 28.7 m
Height 11.7 m 9.6 m
Length 32.4 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 602 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 1,759 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 32,500 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 3,458 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or C-27J Spartan?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or C-27J Spartan?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the C-27J Spartan's 32,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or C-27J Spartan?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-160 Transall or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or C-27J Spartan?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 39 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or C-27J Spartan?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.